the Town of Truro

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Major Commercial Fires from the Past

Over the past 135 years, Truro has seen some large fires and the downtown landscape still bares the scars. Most of Truro's historic fires can been seen here and if you are familiar with the Town then you will in all likelihood remember seeing or hearing about these calls. The Town has long been protected by volunteer firefighters and its neighbouring fire brigades.

All In A Day's Work

Being a volunteer firefighter is quite a rewarding experience. There is a saying that states that firefighting gets into your blood however ask any volunteer and they will say it gets into your heart. The chance to meet new people, the positive feeling of helping others in their time of need are some of the perks of being a member of an elite group. It you are thinking of getting involved, then take a peek at this.

Vehicle Extrication Training - Essential to a Firefighter

Training is an essential part of being a firefighter. Volunteer firefighters in Truro train hundreds of hours a year and this is done in addition to answering calls. Firefighters try and train for every possibility that they might encounter during a fire or rescue. Take a guided tour through some of our practices.

Training - Essential to a Firefighter

Training is an essential part of being a firefighter. Volunteer firefighters in Truro train hundreds of hours a year and this is done in addition to answering calls. Firefighters try and train for every possibility that they might encounter during a fire or rescue. Take a guided tour through some of our practices.

The Story of "Nancy"

Truro's first motorized fire truck arrived in 1919 aboard a rail car. The fire company at the time, selected a piece of apparatus from the American LeFrance Company. American LeFrance already had a fire truck in Nova Scotia, it was stationed in Halifax. Truro's truck was the twin of the fire truck that was destroyed during the Halifax Explosion, while responding with a company of men.